[wanabidii] News Digest: China warns of trade war if US imposes tariffs on goods

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, March 13, 2017
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		China warns of trade war if US imposes tariffs on goods China's Commerce Minister Zhong Shan, told media last week that China and the US are interdependent, and bilateral trade relations affect not just the two countries but the world. Oil prices fall to three-month low  The slump in prices has occurred as more rigs are deployed to look for oil in the United States and as crude inventories in the US, the world's biggest oil consumer, have surged to a record. PM Modi's victory will help rupee gain strength The rupee, which had slid against the dollar amid increasing investor attention on the US, may strengthen up to 66 against the greenback by end of 2017. More Business News»

		Environment
		Scientists race to prevent wipeout of world's coral reefs The world has lost roughly half its coral reefs in the last 30 years. Scientists are now scrambling to ensure that at least a fraction of these unique ecosystems survives beyond the next three decades. The health of the planet depends on it: Coral reefs support a quarter of all marine species, as well as half a billion people around the world. Despite poaching, South Africa plans for rhino horn trade South Africa's government is moving ahead with plans to allow a domestic trade and limited export of rhino horns, alarming many international conservationists who believe rhinos will be more vulnerable to poachers after a record slaughter in the past decade. 'Climate change may drive more migration in future' A survey of 4,000 residents of Britain, Germany, France and Norway found that most believe climate change is not a major reason for mass migration today - but about 40 percent think it will lead to an increase of migrants in the future, according to results released Wednesday. More Environment News»

		World
		China's Xi pushes advanced technology for military Xi is overseeing a sweeping modernisation of the country's armed forces, the largest in the world, including stealth jet, anti-satellite missiles and advanced submarines, seeking to project power far from its shores. Science and technology innovation is the "key to military upgrading", Xi told military delegates. Donald Trump: Different strokes Pakistan set to conduct its first census in 19 years The census will be conducted in two phases and will be completed on May 25. At least one soldier will accompany each civilian enumerator going from house to house to enlist the number of households and individuals living there. More World News»

		Science
		'Lost' Chandrayaan-1 found orbiting Moon: NASA India's first lunar probe - the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft - which was considered lost, is still orbiting the Moon, NASA scientists have found by using a new ground-based radar technique. Life on Mars 'more likely than previously thought' Social media is full of sad, lonely people pretending they're OK Nevertheless, researchers at Pittsburgh studied 1,787 adults aged 19 to 32 over the use of 11 social media sites: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google Plus, Snapchat, Reddit, Tumblr, Vine and LinkedIn. More Science News»

		Technology
		7 cool smartphones set to launch in India soon Holi 2017: Google celebrates festival of colours Google has wished all its users a very Happy Holi. The company has 'doodled' Holi greetings on its search home page with a colourful 'logo'. The letters of the word 'Google' have got a colourful hue keeping in with the spirit of the festival of colours. Not happy with your online shopping? You can seek redressal now In the pilot phase, the first Online Consumer Mediation Centre (OCMC) set up by the Consumer Law and Practice at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, is dealing with complaints pertaining to the e-commerce sector. More Technology News»

		Education
		29% women do not pursue MBA Programme due to financial constraints, finds GMAC A white paper from US-based Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), which conducts GMAT, has revealed that one in every three women around the world does not choose MBA due to financial constraints. The bleak observation came on International Women’s Day. Sanchi University to introduce 5-year integrated course in Mandarin ​​The Chinese language is so much in demand that Madhya Pradesh government has decided to introduce a five-year integrated course in Mandarin at its Sanchi University of Buddhist India-Indic Studies, 40 kilometers from Bhopal, from the next academic session. Second phase of digital financial literacy campaign from May More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Model rescues turtle dumped in trash in Mumbai UP poll results to cast shadow on BJP-Sena ties The BJP's UP grand slam may cast a shadow on the party's fragile ties with the Shiv Sena ties in Maharashtra with CM Devendra Fadnavis taking on Matoshree with renewed vigour, said observers. At Rs 22 lakh a month, Mumbai Metro gets specialist to transplant trees Facing the heat from citizens over the indiscriminate cutting of trees for the Rs 23,000 crore Metro III project, an arborist has been appointed for a tree preservation management plan. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Girls at two Delhi University hostels can't step out on Holi Delhi University's two hostels for girls have barred the boarders from stepping out on Holi, drawing sharp reactions from students who termed the move as "arbitrary". No cosying up with co-rider, drunken puking in cab: Uber Drunk man in BMW leaves 4 injured, 3 vehicles mangled Four persons, including a couple on their way to the airport and a senior citizen, were grievously injured and at least three vehicles mangled in the Sunday morning incident. After hitting two vehicles, the silver-coloured BMW came to a stop by crashing through a boundary wall and damaging another vehicle parked on the other side. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Belur temple turns 900, but government cares little The temple triad of Karnataka, which attracts a large number of tourists every year, completed 900 years of construction on March 10, but there were hardly any celebrations to mark the historic occasion. Colleges restricts students from playing holi on campus Holi is a festival that most youngsters look forward to, and college campuses are particularly abuzz on this day. However, not all institutions are upbeat about students revelling and soaking in the festive spirit on campus. For, most are worried that such unbridled celebrations could result in damage to property. ​ Food poisoning: School guard dies The toll in the food poisoning incident at Vidyavaridhi International Residential School near Chikkanayakanahalli in Tumakuru district rose to four on Sunday with the school security guard's death. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana Budget 2017: Highlights Suspecting fidelity of wife, man beats daughter to death in Jubilee Hills A three-year-old girl was killed by her father at Jubilee Hills on Saturday night. Three fire mishaps in different parts of Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		DMK members stage protests in front of ration shops across TN, detained Thousands of DMK members were detained by police when they staged protests in front of ration shops across Tamil Nadu on Monday. The detained protesters included MLAs, MPs and former ministers. Anna University celebrates 92 years of alumni association On Sunday, the AACEG (Alumni Association, College of Engineering) of the Anna University celebrated its 92nd year since inception. Metro cuts red tape, to build food plaza Even as the food plaza at Chennai Central continues to be mired in a bureaucratic tussle between Southern Railway and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) as well as red tape, Chennai Metro Rail Limited is moving fast to fill the void. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'People will give BJP a befitting reply' In another show of unity between Kadva and Leuva Patels, the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) organized a massive roadshow in Patel-dominated Jamnagar district and announced intensifying their agitation for quota. Kandla Port to raise Rs 1,000 crore via ECBs to fund expansion projects Chill returns, city hopes for sunny Dhuleti spell More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rani versus Rani fight helps lotus bloom on Gandhi turf The Congress-SP alliance could have fared better despite the BJP sweep if it has not been for its internal squabbling over seat-sharing. Modi gujhiyas for BJP's likely win With all exit polls predicting that the BJP would form the next government in the state and Holi coming soon after the results, a sweetmaker has been innovative enough to blend the two. Allahabad citizens to get special variety of 'Gujia' this Holi More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		One hurt in communal clash in Odisha's Khurda Sambalpur local poll: BJP Zilla Parishad members clash with each other The BJP on Sunday faced an embarrassing moment when nine of its newly-elected Zilla Parishad (ZP) members voted against party's nominee for ZP chairperson post in Sambalpur district resulting in his defeat. Soon you can book parking space from home Planning to go out for shopping but worried about parking space.Don't worry, for now you can book a parking space even before seting out from home. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		6 girls of same Madhya Pradesh school kill themselves in 3 weeks They all studied in Saphi Higher Secondary School and hanged themselves in their respective homes without leaving suicide notes. The school is 25km from the Sidhi district headquarters and about 750km from Bhopal. The girls were of varying ages, studied in different classes and lived in different villages. Desi 'Submarines' - a new arm of sand mafia in Chambal region Illegal sand mining is drilling deeper into Madhya Pradesh with frequent clashes between different factions being reported across different parts of the state. Ujjain-Bhopal blast: Rajasthan, Kerala on Atif module's hit list Atif Muzaffar, the self-motivated ‘jihadist’ behind Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, and his Uttar Pradesh-based module had more deadly plan up their sleeves as they had conducted a recce of Kerala and Rajasthan to carry out serial terror strikes, said police officials who interrogated him. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Three journalists get elected to Punjab assembly on AAP ticket Punjabi model shines on cover of Canadian beauty magazine 'Glow' Punjabi origin model based in Canada Bali Kaur Bassi has made a mark in the modelling world of Canada. Bali has got the distinction of being the first Punjabi Canadian model to be on the cover of Canada’ beauty magazine ‘Glow’. `I'm an anpad fauji, who took on IITians and corporates' Having led Congress to a massive victory in Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh is arguably in the most envious position both outside and within the party. Before he met governor V P Singh Badnore on Sunday to stake claim to form the government. More Chandigarh News»

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